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Breaking: Brown doctors out of Finals
Pulled groin takes toll; Robinson in as first alternate
LAS VEGAS (November 6, 2009) - Regardless of how it ended, Zack Brown says he’s had a great season.
“I’m disappointed,” said Brown, who after four rounds of trying to compete with a pulled groin has decided the best thing for him to do is “heal up and come back when I’m strong. It’s a [lousy] time to get hurt. It’s unfortunate.”
Brown was enjoying his best season on the Built Ford Tough Series since finishing 6th in the world standings in 2004.
The Santa Fe, Texas, resident came into the 2009 PBR World Finals ranked fourth in the standings, but after tough go of it in Las Vegas he’s slipped three spots and has yet to make the whistle.
It was a tough October for the 30-year-old.
In spite of winning the final BFTS event, his fourth win of the season, he separated his ribs in mid-October, then pulled a groin.
Brown has been in obvious pain following each out. In the opening round he gave an admirable attempt on Pearl Snap before coming down at 5.8 seconds. In the three subsequent rounds, he’s had virtually no leg strength to hold on, and has failed to even make it to the 2-second mark.
“I’m not riding the rest of the event,” said Brown, in a mid-morning phone conversation. “I just doctored out.”
He was at Thursday night’s bull draft and made the second-to-last selection. However, it will be Billy Robinson who will be welcomed to the Thomas & Mack Center with an opportunity to try his luck with Spit Fire later today.
Robinson was the first alternate. He’s followed on the waiting list by the 2008 Daisy Rookie of the Year Reese Cates, who said he does not expect get an opportunity any earlier than Round 6 on Saturday.
Cates said he spoke with Cody Ford, Brian Herman and Ednei Caminhas – all three of whom have been roughed up – and the trio indicated they all plan to compete in Round 5.
Ford, like Brown, is competing with a pulled groin. The Oregon native earned a score of 83.5 in the first round, but has had a tough time of things in the three rounds since.
Round 5 gets underway Friday night at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen live on Versus.
—by Keith Ryan Cartwright
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What an incredibly disappointing ending to such a fine season. But Zack made the correct decision; it was difficult to watch him in such obvious pain, particularly in his final round. But he is right -- the 2009 season was one to be proud of, despite the ending.
Zack Brown has proven himself a legitimate contender to be the best in the sport. I believe he will come back in 2010 even more focused -- and my money is on him in Vegas next year. -
tomkurowski
November 6, 2009Sad to hear but Good Call on Zacks part. We will be looking for you next season. -
alamo
November 6, 2009Excellent profile on Zack during the Round 4 broadcast. This has been another outstanding year for him and the Finals won't be as interesting without him, or as much fun to watch for me. -
alamo
November 6, 2009Excellent profile on Zack during the Round 4 broadcast. This has been another outstanding year for him and the Finals won't be as interesting without him, or as much fun to watch for me. -
daveacounts
November 6, 2009DANG!! DANG!!! DANG!!! IT -- You need to be healthy and I hope you fully recover and are ready for the 2010 season and stay healthy!!! Good luck and God Speed. -
ford girl
November 6, 2009i feel so bad for Zach he is sucha great rider and it's to bad for him but he'll caome back next year just as strong! -
Georgie Girl
November 6, 2009I'm so sorry to see you are so hurt that you will not be finishing the finals. I enjoyed watching you all year and look forward to your successes in 2010! -
Kathie
November 6, 2009What bad luck on the timing. Zack is such a talented rider and really fun to watch. And a heck of a nice guy -- he's always gracious to us fans. I'll be shouting for him again in Sacramento, and I hope he has a speedy recovery. -
VAfan
November 6, 2009Feel better soon Zack! Really sorry to see ya go!
Good luck Billy...VA is behind you! -
cwolfe
November 6, 2009I hope the judges and the commentators listen to the public and quit showing favoritism toward JB. Kodi has been ahead all season give him the credit that he deserves. -
Keith Ryan Cartwright
November 6, 2009UPDATE: Although he hasn't made a final decision, Zack is not likely to compete at the Challenger Finals in two weeks, and will more than likely wait until after the first of the year to return to competition. -
Shannon K
November 6, 2009What a hard decision to have to make! I certainly wish Zack a speedy recovery and Billy Robinson the best of luck on Spit Fire! -
webpbr
November 6, 2009Bad break for Zach. Great bull rider, great guy. See you in Dallas, in Feb. -
snoopy
November 6, 2009Hey Zack. Heal up and we will see you next season. I'm sure it will be even better for you that 2009 was! -
sixdaddy
November 6, 2009Bare down and ride Billy! Get that new baby some diaper money. LOL!!
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